Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
theverge.comPublished: 4/23/2025
Summary
Senator Elizabeth Warren has criticized Apple CEO Tim Cook for potentially influencing President Trump's administration through a $1 million donation to the inauguration, sparking questions about whether Apple received special treatment during tariffs negotiations. The article notes that while Trump granted tariffs on smartphones, only Apple benefited from them. Warren expressed concern over potential conflicts of interest and whether Cook interacted with White House officials or if Apple received preferential treatment. Apple has not yet responded to Verge's request for comment.